Organization

9 Ways Time Blocking Will Help You Grow Your Blog

February 14, 2017

Every once in a while (read: all the friggen time) bloggers feel a bit crunched for time. You’re working a full-time job, and after 8 hours of work, plus your commute, plus assembling a bunch of items from IKEA, you just feel exhausted by the idea of running your blog, let alone growing it.

Not that I’m talking from experience here or anything.

So, how does one find the time to blog in an endless world of busy? Well, unfortunately you can’t just whip extra time out of thin air, so you’ve got to prioritize.

My favorite way to enforce those priorities? Time blocking.

How to Organize Your Blog Files So You Never Lose a File Again

December 7, 2016

Organization is key to productivity. So, how can we organize your blog files so you never lose a file again? It's actually easy! Click through for the instructions.

Hey—want some one-on-one help getting this set up? Book a 20-minute consultation and we can work through it via video chat!

Organization is a key part of productivity. After all, if you can’t find anything, it’s going to take a while to get things done.

That’s why I’m always super strict about my file organization. Whether it’s for work, my blog, or my personal life, my files always have to have some sort of organization.

So how can we ensure you’ll never lose a file again and always know where to look? Here’s how to organize your blog files.

9 Ways InDesign Will Make Your Life WAY Easier

July 20, 2016

We’re all on the hunt for ways to make our lives easier, right? We’ve got things we need to do and things we want to do, and they don’t often intersect.

Well, good news. If you’re a blogger spending way too much time trying to grow your email list or increase your page views, InDesign can help. Here are 9 ways it will make your life WAY easier.

How to Organize Your Blog with CoSchedule

May 11, 2016

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Blogging can be super stressful if you’ve got a full-time job. Balancing everything gets crazy hectic, especially if it’s, well… less than organized.

But good news! I’ve figured out a way to organize your blog (we’re talkin’ hella organized) with an awesome program called CoSchedule.

7 Blogging Tools That Helped Me Grow My Blog

March 8, 2016

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Growing your blog is on every blogger’s wish list. And because of this, that’s the #1 sales pitch of most blogging tools, be they products or services.

So, among all of the crap, how do you tell which blogging tools are helpful and which ones aren’t worth the investment?

Experience. Whether it’s your own experience or someone else’s.

So today I want to share the seven blogging tools that have helped me grow my blog over the last 2+ years.

How to Achieve Your 2016 New Years Resolutions

December 31, 2015

New Years is almost upon us. Which can only mean one thing: new years resolutions.

I’m working on my own set of resolutions, both personally and professionally. I’m trying to really nail down one or two, so I can focus more attention on fewer goals.

I’ve noticed a lot of bloggers sharing their blogging new years resolutions, and I wanted to help out. Here are some awesome resources I’ve found for some common blogging new years resolutions:

Cleaning Up Your Work Space (+ FREE Downloads!)

July 27, 2015

As a rule of thumb, organization and productivity go hand-in-hand. I find, for example, that I’m way more productive both at my full-time job and with my blog when my desk is clean.

But often my desk gets away from me, so to speak. I look around and all I can see is a mess, and suddenly I get anxious and feel like I’m being pulled in 50 different directions.

So, how does one prevent this from happening? There are a few techniques I like to use to clean up my workspace. Plus, if you scroll down, there are some free downloads just for you!

How to Stay Productive with Your Blog While Working Full Time

July 20, 2015

Most bloggers would love to work on their blog full time. Unfortunately, very few are able to realize this dream.

But that doesn’t mean we can’t have a successful blog. I know plenty of bloggers (myself included…) who have full-time jobs and still put a lot of time and effort into their blogs.

So, how do you stay productive with your blog while working full time? Here are my tips.

7 Reasons I Love CoSchedule

February 9, 2015

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When I first started blogging, I was overwhelmed by the choices. Themes, plugins, topics, colors, and name options overwhelmed me.

I tried to take things slowly, adding one part at a time.

Luckily, one of the first things I added was CoSchedule.

CoSchedule is a drag-and-drop editorial calendar for WordPress that puts your blog posts and social media messages on the same schedule.

I kept hearing about the need for an editorial calendar. Well, CoSchedule is the perfect option in my book.

So what makes it so great? Let’s go through the 7 reasons I love CoSchedule.

There’s an App for That: Stylebook v. Closet+

June 24, 2014

There's an App for That: Stylebook vs. Closet+

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Note (July 7, 2014): After discovering more features of Stylebook, the review has been updated at the bottom.

A while back I downloaded an iPhone app to help keep my closet organized and, most importantly, make sure I’m getting my money’s worth out of my clothes. I cataloged a good portion of my closet, but then got frustrated and lost interest, so I deleted it. When Randi did a review of a similar app, I decided to try again and decide which one is the best for me.

I present to you: Stylebook v. Closet+.

This is going to be a pretty long post, so bare with me, but I want to give you as much information as possible. I’ll break it down into sections and compare and contrast the apps within each section. I’ll include the app that I think wins each section as well. Keep in mind, though, that different features are important to different people, so the one that worked best for me might not be the one that works best for you!

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